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2 Cans + 1 Paid Child = a FREE adult Bring in two canned goods to donate to the Food Bank and receive a free adult when you pay for a child's admission.

Come to Deep River and Celebrate all things FALL! The historic side of the park will be decorated for the season and we'll be making old fashioned apple butter just like they did over 100 years ago!

It's a plant swap! Bring some of your extra plants or anything you may not want anymore and swap it for something new. Please mark your containers with info about the plants you're bringing, and if you are able bring a few extra pots or containers to help bring your plants home. What to bring? Perennials, bulbs, houseplants, and even seeds are all welcome for swapping! Meet in the pack of the parking lot at the historic side of the park. See you at the swap!

For ages 10 and up Improve your memory, find serenity and peace and have a new skill in your life toolbox- no experience necessary. Outdoors (weather dependent-indoor rain area available) Bring a notebook/paper, pen, pencil, lawn chair, and come out and nature journal. (art supplies, etc. optional) Pre-registration recommended: call 219-844-3188.

Adults Gibson Woods is home to 20+ documented species of dragonflies. Explore the trails in search of these amazing winged hunters. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Ages 15+ Tuesdays, September 7-28 2-4PM $25 for 4 classes Come and learn how to quill a beautiful fall flower basket. All consumable materials provided, as well as use of quilling tools onsite. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Adults Fall is a great time to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushes, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting the Woods. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Preschool in the Park is a FREE 30 minute program designed for kids ages 3-5 and their families. Each week will feature a storytime and craft, focusing on something new about history or nature. This program is designed for individual families, and registration is not required. If you are a part of a group that would like to participate, please call us to arrange a separate time specifically for your group, 219-947-1958

All ages The land looked much different when the settlers first came to what is now Indiana. Take a hike and ‘travel back in time’ to enjoy the beauty of the tallgrass prairie in autumn. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.